Technical Writer

Technical Publication Writer

Looking for a highly motivated individual to take on the role of a technical writer for military publications. The technical publication writer will be responsible for interfacing and collaborating with Defense engineering to ensure accurate and timely delivery of Military Standard (MIL-STD) manuals to the Defense customer. This candidate will also be responsible for the creation of MIL-STD and/or contractor format work instructions for field level retro fit activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an analysis of designs and maintenance-related data necessary to author and coordinate illustrations and parts data for technical manuals, briefings, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems.
• Study engineering sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples
• Consult with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather the necessary information to author/illustrate Operator Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, and generate Repair Parts and Special Tool Lists (RPSTLs) for ground vehicles, systems, and equipment
• Responsible for technical accuracy and conducting internal validation
• Support logistics demonstrations and customer verification activities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience writing MIL-STD technical manuals
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (models, blueprints, schematics, hydraulic, and pneumatic flows).
• Experience with Arbortext XML Editor and DOD IADS software
• Proven mechanical or electrical aptitude
• Preferred to have experience writing powertrain and body/chassis DTC diagnostics
• Experience writing for Diesel automotive and heavy-wheeled vehicles.
• Familiarity with logistics, systems, subsystems, and components associated with heavy and/or medium mobile system operation and maintenance
• Experience writing to two-level DoD maintenance concept
• Experience with XML tagging
• Experience authoring in XML using MIL-STD-2361 Document Type Definitions (DTDs), and with MIL-STD-40051-1B/C, MIL-STD-40051-2B/C, or MIL-STD-38784
• Proven results-oriented performance with excellent problem-solving abilities, decision-making, and organizational skills, as well as the capability to adapt to change

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High school diploma and 3+ years of relevant work experience, or BS/BA (technical writing, English, or related field) and 2 years of relevant work experience
• Strong initiative and able to organize daily tasks with minimal supervision
• Fast learner with the ability to pick up new concepts and technology quickly
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong editing skills and the ability to provide editing rationale to customers
• Comfortable working in teams and independently
• Experience creating training documentation
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)